Friday Favorites: Forever 21 Edition

And then I came to and I was like SON OF A NUTCRACKER this is a lot of clothing. There were racks and racks (and racks) of clothes, everywhere I looked with the clothes. I just kind of wandered around the store, ocassionally picking up something and swooning (This shirt is only $5?? WHAT?), and then I would keep walking and walking, trying to figure out where to even begin to find anything. I think I walked for about 10 miles and then I suddenly realized.

BUT all these fabulous bloggy ladies kept talking about F21 and how you can find such awesome things for amazing prices and I was like but HOW because I tried and I couldn't find anything in that place! The more posts I saw with all of these amazing finds the more determined I became. I would conquer this beast (ever so slightly melodramatic maybe).

So like any halfway tech savvy person I took to the internet. I wanted a new dress for a party I was attending and didn't want to spend more than $20 TOPS (Yes, I am cheap). So I went on the website and searched through the dresses and sandals and such, and actually wrote down the names and prices of the ones I liked on actual paper with actual pen (old skool).

After work I went straight to the mall (because that's what you do when your husband is out of town) and this time, I had a PLAN. Just stick to the plan and you'll be fine, I told myself.

I'm with you. Forever 21 is so intimidating! Like I want everything in there, but then I feel so awkward just thumbing through the racks (with a 16 year old watching me..is she judging me? does she know I'm 31?), but I looooove that red dress and maaaaaaybe buying it for post baby! I hope you have a great weekend!

i love this post! :) forever 21 overwhelms the shit out of me. i never go in anymore, unless i am specifically looking for something simple like a belt or a necklace because they are always in the same spot. other than that, i buy online. but i have had such bad luck with the clothes recently i've just given up!

So many amazing finds, especially loving that first halter top. F21 can definitely be overwhelming. It was my first job in high school, and the stores weren't nearly as big/packed as they are now. I've found that I need to do a second lap, and be willing to "dig" and then I'm usually happy with my successful trip :)

That skirt is gorgeous. F21 is always so overwhelming and I usually end up trying on 40 things and only liking 1. Plus not a lot fits me there - I guess that's a draw back of not being 21 anymore. Be wary of washing items too - their quality reflects the price and they wear out quickly. The best part of F21 though? The accessory area. I could spend hours in that little corner alone. Man all this talk and I'll have to sneak over there next week, or maybe this weekend...

I love all your picks!!!! I always see so many cute stuff on other people from there but I cant shop there. Nothing fits me right and I don't see tons of cute stuff when I am there like I see online from others. But more power to those who can get awesome deals there! I am totally jealous!!!

This is exactly how I feel when I physically go into a F21 store. I do most of my shopping online - I can always return it to a store and not have to pay shipping (because I'm cheap) or wait in ridiculously long change room lines. Love all your picks - such classically pretty styles!